How to Be Awesome at Your Job

785: How to Improve Focus and Productivity through Smarter Deadlines with Christopher Cox

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Jul 21, 2022
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INSIGHT

Shorter Deadlines Increase Output

  • Shortening deadlines often increases completion rates and quality of work.
  • Studies (e.g., US Census experiment) show less time creates urgency and better responses.
ADVICE

Replace 'As Soon As Possible' With Dates

  • Avoid vague deadlines like "as soon as possible" and set a concrete date instead.
  • A specific deadline—even if farther out—beats ambiguity for getting work done.
INSIGHT

Social Pressure Makes Deadlines Work

  • High-performing organizations treat deadlines seriously and build social enforcement around them.
  • Increased interdependence ensures no one faces a deadline alone and reduces procrastination.
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